Miscellaneous (Residential)Residential
ELM ST
RENSSELAER, IN 47978
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$262 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,000
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
13
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
23
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyJASPER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
Rensselaer Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
Rensselaer Central High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
District: Rensselaer Central School Corporation
Neighborhood · ZIP 47978These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,107
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.43 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,542
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%
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How this home compares
Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Among the smallest lots in Jasper County
- Newer than 68% of homes in Rensselaer 47978
How it measures up in Rensselaer 47978
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rensselaer 47978.
Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger
Bigger than 2% of homes nearby
Year built1981
OlderTypical 1969Newer
Newer than 68% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rensselaer 47978 | Jasper County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.13 ac | 2% of homes | almost no homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1981 | 68% of homes | 51% of homes |
About Elm St
When did Elm St, Rensselaer, IN last sell?
Elm St, Rensselaer, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
When was Elm St, Rensselaer, IN built?
Elm St, Rensselaer, IN was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.
What schools serve Elm St, Rensselaer, IN?
Elm St, Rensselaer, IN is assigned to Rensselaer Central Primary School (elementary); Rensselaer Central Middle School (middle), rated B+; Rensselaer Central High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Rensselaer Central School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does Elm St, Rensselaer, IN compare to other homes in Rensselaer 47978?
Among the 4,177 homes in Rensselaer 47978, its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1981 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on Elm St, Rensselaer, IN?
The 2025 property tax bill for Elm St, Rensselaer, IN was $262. The county assessed it at $26,000.
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